Do you own jewelry that instantly makes you feel more of a woman, more powerful? In my case it’s my Tiffany Bone cuff.

You see, I remember the instant I noticed this bracelet in the pages of French Elle. I was 18 and fell in love with the sculptural design resembling a small modern art piece. To me, it was a statement, the kind of jewelry a Woman wears. I have bought and was gifted other Tiffany jewelry designed by Elsa Peretti since then, but the Bone cuff remained the one I coveted from afar.

And then came Valentine’s Day 2012. I was struck by the advice of my friend Sarah (“Be your own Valentine and treat yourself to something exceptional.”) and remembered this may be my last year living in New York City. So into the 5th Avenue store I marched to satisfy a 10-year-old desire. My Bone cuff has since become a regular on my wrist. All heavy silver and curvy lines, it gives me a feeling of strength and instantly classes up the most basic look. It’s almost like jewelry for superheroes. Almost.

I leave you with these sublime Tiffany 5th Avenue store windows on which Rachel Zoe collaborated. Each is dedicated to a decade and features a comment from the stylist. So glamorous, I die.

The 1940s were about romance, getting lost in film, the cultures, characters and of course the fashion!

Red carpet decadence of the 1950s is such an inspiration. This was the era when movie stars were born.

I didn’t get to see these windows myself so I love the photos in the post. My favourite is the ring just sitting on the stairs… so cute. Tiffany’s always have the cutest displays but always in a kind of miniature format which seems to have greater impact in the end! I am very pleased to hear that you took my advice. I believe I may have spoken it in the lingerie context knowing me (haha!) but you clearly interpreted it the way you needed to. Fabulous cuff :-)

Congrats on the lovely and decadent purchase Anne, you are clearly the very best Valentine;) I am heading in to Tiffany and Co this week for an event and hope to check out the Rubedo cuff in person. Though, probably a bit too decadent for a gift to self….I’ll continue to focus on curtains (BORING!).

I have a weakness for Tiffany jewelry. Not that I own many. Hubby gave me a 4 petaled flower engagement ring from Tiffany which I adore. Your cuff is such a classic piece, eye catching as it’s so beautifully designed but understated at the same time. BTW, I love your blog. It’s so interesting with a myriad of topics. I’m working albeit slowly through your archive. Keep up the marvelous job!

I’m rather addicted to K Jacques and Repetto. Likewise, thank you for the lovely compliment. I’m so pleased you stopped by as I feel like I’ve just discovered a gold mine in yours. I’ve included your blog on my blogroll. I admire those who can write so beautifully in 2 languages.

Question: I am contemplating the ruthenium vs sterling cuff. I read a review written by someone w the sterling cuff and she said she wished she had gotten the ruthenium as the sterling scratches easily and looks dull…maybe she needs to polish it a bit more regularly? wondering if I did go with ruthenium and it wears and the copper shows through if that will look even more amazing? I totally feel that it is a warrior/goddess piece! Opinion appreciated:) Thank you!

The sterling does scratch easily but then maybe I wasn’t careful enough with my cuff. As for dullness, I tried the ruthenium and didn’t take it for that reason. The cuff is sold with polishing clothes and mine is really shiny when I use it; no commplaints on that part. In any case, it’s an item I really value and that I can wear with pretty much everything. Let me know what you get!